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Hanscom Field Advisory Commission
Minutes
December 19, 2006
Prepared by Massport Staff
Hank Manz called the meeting to order.
Miscellaneous Items:
H. Manz asked Massport if there have been any discussions with
commercial and/or cargo operators. Dorothy Steele reported that Boston Maine Airways is
planning to extend daily service to New Haven, CT, starting sometime in January or February
2007. Boston Maine will also have service from New Haven to Baltimore Washington.
It was noted that the 2005 Annual Noise Report is available on the Massport website. H. Manz
suggested that HFAC might like to suggest what links/documents may be useful to have
available online. D. Steele replied that Massport is upgrading its website and the timing is good
for making suggestions.
H. Manz asked about interest in having future meetings at an earlier time. The group agreed that
7:00 p.m. is a good time to have the next meeting (January 16, 2007).
Monthly Noise Report:
Sara Arnold presented the noise report for the months of October and
November 2006. It was noted that military operations are up in 2006 as compared to recent
previous years; no particular reason has been identified by Massport. H. Manz inquired about the
complaint process at Hanscom to determine whether this would help determine the best methods
to handle complaints at Lexington Town Hall.
Planning Report:
S. Arnold noted that on November 30, the Draft Environmental Status and
Planning Report (ESPR) was filed at the Mass. Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) offices. CDs
of the report are available at the town halls and have been distributed to commenters as well. The
report is also available online. There will be a series of public meetings in January to cover the
different topics addressed in the report.
On October 18, MEPA staff issued a certificate for the Draft Environmental Impact Report
(DEIR) for the runway safety area project. The certificate reported that the DEIR adequately and
properly complies with the scope of work for the project.
Massport is having discussions with the Town of Bedford regarding vegetation management in
the Bedford Town Forest and the Jordan Conservation land. The Hangar 10 lease has been
signed but there is no further information on Stream Enterprises’ plans to replace the hangar.
Dorothy Steele reported that Massport received notification from the Massachusetts Historical
Commission (MHC) that Hangar 24 meets certain criteria for having historical significance.
Massport has filed a Project Notification Form with MHC and will be exploring ways to preserve
important information about the building.
D. Steele explained that the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) is currently being reviewed by the FAA.
Once it is approved, Massport is willing to make a presentation about the ALP. This could be
during one of the January ESPR meetings or to HATS or HFAC at a later date, depending on
when Massport hears from the FAA.
Other:
D. Steele provided a letter from Massport’s CEO, Thomas Kinton, that was written in
support of legislation filed by Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey that would phase out
non-Stage 3 aircraft. S. Arnold commented that this would be very good news for Hanscom.
Non-Stage 3 aircraft operations make up less than one percent of Hanscom’s activity but
constitute 23% of the noise.
HANSCOM FIELD ADVISORY COMMISSION
DATE: 12/19/06
HFAC MEMBER ATTENDEES
CATEGORYNAMEIN ATTENDANCE
Contiguous Towns (4)**********************
BedfordGordon Feltman
Bedford Alt.Mark Siegenthaler
ConcordAnne Shapiro
Concord Alt.Charles Blair
LexingtonHank ManzX
Lexington Alt.Michael Barrett
LincolnSara Mattes
Lincoln Alt.Sarah Cannon-Holden
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Local Citizen Groups (2)
So. LexMargaret CoppeX
No. LexGraydon WheatonX
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Area Wide Organizations (2)
LWVMelodee Wagen
LWV Alt.
VACANT
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Other Area Towns (2)
CarlisleSteve Lerner
WalthamRep. Tom Stanley
Waltham Alt.Michael Squillante
Businesses Basing Acft at Hanscom (2)**********************
VACANT
RaytheonMichael Burke
Aviation/Aviation Related Businesses (2)**********************
Jet AviationFrank Diglio
Signature Flight SupportRick Blaze
Signature Alt.Jim Phelps
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Business Aviation Organization (1)
MBAAJohn Williams
NBAA (Alt. Org.)Ken Heider
General Aviation Organization (1)**********************
Hanscom Pilots AssociationThomas HirschX
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Ex-Officio Members
MassportSara ArnoldX
MassportBarbara Patzner
MassportCedric DanielX
MassportDorothy SteeleX
MassportTom Ennis
HAFB
FAA
MMNHPNancy Nelson